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Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy.
Role Overview The Executive Director, Pipeline Project Leadership will create and lead project development teams for cell therapies and related modalities in a robust pipeline aimed at changing the course of medicine. The role involves setting development and strategic goals and integrating key functions—non‑clinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercial—into comprehensive plans to ensure timely, effective delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and lead cross‑functional project teams for each endorsed project.
Lead teams in harnessing the strengths of functional area leaders, establishing a cohesive integrated development strategy and fostering a collaborative dynamic.
Implement project leadership and project management methodologies to ensure timely and successful delivery of results.
Identify cross‑functional dependencies and constraints and facilitate timely resolution to achieve desired outcomes.
Enable rapid decision‑making with clear risks, mitigations, go/no‑go criteria as part of a holistic operational plan.
Operate with strong financial stewardship, aligning with company priorities and partner needs.
Lead preparation and execution of comprehensive development plans—including product, clinical, regulatory, commercial—and associated documents for each program.
Mentor and develop future talent from technical functions and create a pipeline for project leaders for early‑stage programs.
Collaborate with the project manager to create and adjust aggressive timeline strategies with clear communication of underlying assumptions.
Proactively monitor project goals and provide timely communication on progress across senior leadership.
Serve as the single point of accountability for each project, including those with junior project leaders mentored by the successful candidate.
Adjust project strategies to changing company priorities and portfolio evolution.
Ensure high‑quality project execution and maintain a robust risk register with mitigation strategies.
Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and adapt project approaches to stay first‑in‑class.
Collaborate with the project management office to evolve company processes for product development.
Establish a collaborative, science‑based, agile, innovative, continuous‑improvement culture for each project team.
Contribute to portfolio vision and prioritization.
Build strong collaborative relationships with functional areas and foster transparency, unity and engagement.
Resolve conflict and identify performance issues detrimental to the team and organization.
Requirements
Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent with 15+ years of industry experience and demonstrated leadership in a project management or supervisory role.
15+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, including experience with autologous or allogeneic cell therapies, viral vectors and drug‑development roadmaps.
Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills.
Experience in therapeutic areas such as hematological malignancies, autoimmune diseases, and solid tumors.
Deep understanding of CMC challenges for cell therapies and viral vectors, and regulatory considerations.
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams, solving complex problems, prioritizing, and building high‑performing teams.
Strategic, creative thinking and composure during challenging times.
Strong troubleshooting skills; proficiency in English; Mandarin a plus.
Pay Base salary: $248,615 – $326,307 USD.
Benefits We offer a best‑in‑class benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; equity and stock options; paid parental leave of eight weeks after three months; paid time off (15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays); flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; legal assistance; commuter benefits; family planning and well‑being programs; and peer‑to‑peer recognition initiatives.
EEO Statement Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice. Legend maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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Executive Director, Pipeline Project Leadership
role at
BioSpace
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy.
Role Overview The Executive Director, Pipeline Project Leadership will create and lead project development teams for cell therapies and related modalities in a robust pipeline aimed at changing the course of medicine. The role involves setting development and strategic goals and integrating key functions—non‑clinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, and commercial—into comprehensive plans to ensure timely, effective delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and lead cross‑functional project teams for each endorsed project.
Lead teams in harnessing the strengths of functional area leaders, establishing a cohesive integrated development strategy and fostering a collaborative dynamic.
Implement project leadership and project management methodologies to ensure timely and successful delivery of results.
Identify cross‑functional dependencies and constraints and facilitate timely resolution to achieve desired outcomes.
Enable rapid decision‑making with clear risks, mitigations, go/no‑go criteria as part of a holistic operational plan.
Operate with strong financial stewardship, aligning with company priorities and partner needs.
Lead preparation and execution of comprehensive development plans—including product, clinical, regulatory, commercial—and associated documents for each program.
Mentor and develop future talent from technical functions and create a pipeline for project leaders for early‑stage programs.
Collaborate with the project manager to create and adjust aggressive timeline strategies with clear communication of underlying assumptions.
Proactively monitor project goals and provide timely communication on progress across senior leadership.
Serve as the single point of accountability for each project, including those with junior project leaders mentored by the successful candidate.
Adjust project strategies to changing company priorities and portfolio evolution.
Ensure high‑quality project execution and maintain a robust risk register with mitigation strategies.
Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and adapt project approaches to stay first‑in‑class.
Collaborate with the project management office to evolve company processes for product development.
Establish a collaborative, science‑based, agile, innovative, continuous‑improvement culture for each project team.
Contribute to portfolio vision and prioritization.
Build strong collaborative relationships with functional areas and foster transparency, unity and engagement.
Resolve conflict and identify performance issues detrimental to the team and organization.
Requirements
Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent with 15+ years of industry experience and demonstrated leadership in a project management or supervisory role.
15+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience, including experience with autologous or allogeneic cell therapies, viral vectors and drug‑development roadmaps.
Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills.
Experience in therapeutic areas such as hematological malignancies, autoimmune diseases, and solid tumors.
Deep understanding of CMC challenges for cell therapies and viral vectors, and regulatory considerations.
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams, solving complex problems, prioritizing, and building high‑performing teams.
Strategic, creative thinking and composure during challenging times.
Strong troubleshooting skills; proficiency in English; Mandarin a plus.
Pay Base salary: $248,615 – $326,307 USD.
Benefits We offer a best‑in‑class benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; equity and stock options; paid parental leave of eight weeks after three months; paid time off (15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays); flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; legal assistance; commuter benefits; family planning and well‑being programs; and peer‑to‑peer recognition initiatives.
EEO Statement Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice. Legend maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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